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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 01, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – On the adjournment of Thursday’s (September 30) Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris dismissed the futile attempt by Leader of the Opposition Dr. Denzil Douglas to mislead the populace by painting an inaccurate picture of the current unemployment situation in the country – a situation created by the global COVID-19 pandemic that has crippled economies across the world.Prime Minister Harris said despite the significant challenges being faced, the situation in relation to employment in St. Kitts and Nevis is…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 01, 2021) –Mr. Austin Browne’s contribution to sports has earned him a place in the 11 persons on Nevis honoured during the 38th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Christopher and Nevis. The Brown Hill villager who was described as a quiet, unassuming, humble man was presented with a plaque by Her Honour Mrs. Hyleeta Liburd, Deputy Governor General in Nevis at an Awards Ceremony at Government House on September 20, 2021. According to his profile, over the years Mr. Browne made a name for himself in cricket as a top-class opening batsman, a leg spin bowler…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 1, 2021 (SKNIS): The Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has gained global recognition for the management of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, Dr. Milton Britton Barillas, Paediatrician and PAHO/WHO Technical Advisor for COVID-19 roll-out, and Dr. Darlene Omeir, PAHO Advisor, Family and Community Health, are currently in the Federation meeting with health officials to analyze St. Kitts and Nevis’ successful vaccination programme and the strategies implemented by its health officials in the fight against COVID-19.“The target of our mission is to address the issues related to the concerns related to vaccination. Our mission…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (OCTOBER 01, 2021) — The Nevis Water Department (NWD) introduced its NWD ePay, an online bill payment platform, on October 01, 2021. Ms. Tonya Bartlette, Manager of the department, in launching the service encouraged customers to sign up to use the platform since it offers customers greater ease and comfort paying their bills. “The service would allow for customers not stand in the long lines because we have heard the complaints and we are trying to address them accordingly, and we want to serve our Nevisian public better. “Using the ePay payment platform would allow the customers the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 1, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Sylvers Domino Club, the only team captained by a female in the 26th edition of Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League, caused tremors on Thursday evening September 30 as they beat defending champion team Tabernacle Domino Club 14-10. In the game that was played at the Tabernacle Community Centre, Sylvers captained by Octavia Huggins-Sewell went for an early kill. Galvanised by the gallant showing by the pair of Kemar Francis and Shaquille Sewell who won seven games, Sylvers were 4-0 before Tabernacle earned their first game. They then moved to 7-1 and…

Job title: Digital Communication Specialist and Videography Expert Fees: Fixed/ Short term Reporting to: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Invasive Alien Species Project Steering Committee and the Communications CoordinatorLocation: Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Duration: Approximately 60 days: Over 8 monthsJob Description Digital Communication Expert to provide Design and Branding, Social Media Management and Videographer/ Documentation Services Background The 36-month project “Preventing the Costs of IAS in Barbados and the OECS Countries” is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and aims to manage the risks and costs of IAS (Invasive Alien Species) on important ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity…

Job title: IAS Communications Project Assistant Fees: Fixed/ Part time/ Short term Reporting to: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Invasive Alien Species Project Steering Committee and the Communications CoordinatorLocation: Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Duration: Approximately 10 months: October 2021 to June 2022Job Description Project Assistant (PA) 1The project assistant will assist the Communications Coordinator and the Project Steering Committee (PSC) with the implementation of all activities under the contract roll out of the communication activities. This individual will be engaged in the back end organizing of communication activities, including liaising with subcontractors. The PA will also assist with social…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2021 (SKNIS): Pesticides Awareness Week is celebrated annually during the last week of September to highlight, improve and control the use of pesticides in the English-speaking Caribbean countries. This year, the focus is placed on advocating for a better life and environment as is evident in the theme: “Choose, Use Alternative to Toxic Household Agricultural and Public Health Pesticides for A Better Life and Environment: Our Actions are our Future.” In keeping with the theme, Melvin James, Former Chair of the Pesticides Control Board, highlighted several alternatives to household and agricultural pesticides. These, he said, can aid in achieving…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2021 (SKNIS): Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, Medical Chief of Staff of the Joseph N. France General Hospital, apologized for the delay in COVID-19 test results that has contributed to some persons staying a bit longer in quarantine. “We feel your pain but I want to reassure you that we have been working around the clock to make sure that we correct this,” Dr. Wilkinson stated at the Prime Minister’s Monthly Press Conference on September 28, 2021. “The truth of the matter is [that] we were in the peak of our third wave [and] we were doing a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2021 (SKNIS): Preliminary figures on the economic impact of the Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 tournament (CPLT20) provided a glimpse of the value of hosting the 2021 international cricket exclusively in St. Kitts and Nevis. At a Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, September 30, 2021, Minister of Sports, the Honourable Jonel Powell, highlighted two areas where the positive impact of the August 26 to September 15, CPLT20 tournament is already confirmed. “Mr Speaker, within the first two weeks of hosting of that cohort, in excess of 500 locals would have directly been remunerated in excess of EC$2…